ExpressVPN

Recommended

Premium VPN known for speed and simplicity.

4.4 / 5

How we rated it

4.4out of 5

Features4.3

Ease of use4.7

Value for money3.8

Support4.2

Compliance4.4

Review

“The easiest VPN to recommend to non-technical users.”

ExpressVPN's apps are consistently rated the simplest to use, with a single big connect button and minimal configuration required.

Pricing sits above NordVPN and Surfshark, positioned as the premium, no-compromise option in the category.

Monthly

$12.95/mo

Full access, 8 devices

12-month

$6.67/mo

Billed annually

NordVPN

One of the largest and fastest consumer VPN networks.

Proton VPN

Privacy-focused VPN from the makers of Proton Mail, with a real free tier.

Independent

No paid placements, ever.

Hands-on tested

Real use, not vendor demos.

Reviewed

March 2026

Verdict refreshed

We revisit as tools evolve.